Balabag East, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Valencia |
| Postal code | 6215 |
| Population (2020) | 3,916 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2903, 123.2537 (9° 17' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.7 meters (487.9 feet) |
Balabag East is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,916. This represented 10.11% of the total population of Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabag East in the 2015 Census was 3,186 broken down into 751 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,222 | 229 | 5.34 | |
| 1,381 | 286 | 4.83 | |
| 1,776 | 336 | 5.29 | |
| 2,290 | 507 | 4.52 | |
| 2,652 | 598 | 4.43 | |
| 3,186 | 751 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabag East is 15 to 19, with 310 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 7.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 8.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 310 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 304 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 282 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 267 | 8.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 239 | 7.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 154 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 161 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 151 | 4.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 122 | 3.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 84 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.13% |
| Total | 3,186 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabag East grew from 1,222 in 1990 to 3,916 in 2020, an increase of 2,694 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.44%, or an increase of 730 people, from the previous population of 3,186 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,222 | – | |
| 1,381 | 2.32% | |
| 1,776 | 5.54% | |
| 2,311 | 3.70% | |
| 2,662 | 5.28% | |
| 3,186 | 3.48% | |
| 3,916 | 4.44% |
Location
Balabag East is situated at approximately 9.2903, 123.2537, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.7 meters or 487.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balabag East shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.